civilly
adverb
civ·il·ly
ˈsi-və(l)-lē 
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If that happened, Moore could be civilly liable to these clients for their penalties as well.
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Jay Adkisson, Forbes.com, 8 Sep. 2025
Guiffre sued him civilly and was granted an unspecified settlement in 2022.
—Peter D'abrosca, FOXNews.com, 25 Aug. 2025
Texas House Republicans on Monday voted 85-6 to authorize the House sergeant-at-arms and related officers to track down and civilly arrest Democrats who fled the state in protest of GOP redistricting efforts.
—ABC News, 4 Aug. 2025
Last November, a jury found the MMA fighter civilly liable for assault.
—Lauren Frayer, NPR, 31 July 2025
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Jay Adkisson, Forbes.com, 8 Sep. 2025
Guiffre sued him civilly and was granted an unspecified settlement in 2022.
—Peter D'abrosca, FOXNews.com, 25 Aug. 2025
Texas House Republicans on Monday voted 85-6 to authorize the House sergeant-at-arms and related officers to track down and civilly arrest Democrats who fled the state in protest of GOP redistricting efforts.
—ABC News, 4 Aug. 2025
Last November, a jury found the MMA fighter civilly liable for assault.
—Lauren Frayer, NPR, 31 July 2025
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“Civilly.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/civilly. Accessed 13 Sep. 2025.
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civilly
adverb
civ·il·ly
ˈsiv-ə(l)-lē
: in a civil manner : politely
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